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Spring 2025
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Halls of History
Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days
Dig It
A Hickory festival puts the spotlight on Catawba Valley pottery
Trailhead
Oconaluftee River Trail
Behind the Music
Get to know Doc Watson, just in time for MerleFest
A Poplar Idea
With the demise of chestnut trees, so went the reign of bark architecture in the mountains. Today, Chris and Marty McCurry are leading a revival of...
Lofty Ambition
Benjamin Belton takes his design talents up one flight, creating chic apartments in downtown Morganton
Gone With the Wind
One of the country's early attempts at harvesting renewable energy began in Boone
Cub Scouting
You can help the WNC Nature Center name its new cougar cubs
Sense of Place
Lorraine Plaxico draws a harmonious union between art and architecture
The Blue House
A vivid West Asheville haven nurtures a mother and daughter’s creative spirits
Growing Strong
A crop of North Carolina wineries make it easy (and appealing) to drink local
Foreign Affairs
Let local chefs and guides lead you to the wonders of Italian and French cuisine with these delicious tours abroad
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U-Haul Shrimp Cocktail With Prawn Crackers
Leather Britches
Smoked Trout Pâté
Smoked Rainbow Trout with Roasted Yellow Beets, Shaved Radish, Preserved Lemon, Smoked Pecans, Endive and Green Goddess Dressing
Whole Stuffed Rainbow Trout with Lemon Butter and Grilled Ramps
Rutabaga Mash
Rutabaga Au Gratin
Rutabaga Hash
White Wheat Cake
Skillet Cookie Recipe
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Dark Chocolate Cranberry Almond Bark
Chocolate Lava Cake
Liquid Truffle
ROOT VEGETABLE POT PIE
Grandma Daisy Mae’s Sweet Potato Pie by Cleophus Hethington